BEN IS BACK Casts Courtney B. Vance

Drama Ben Is Back has added Courtney B Vance to its cast that features Julia Roberts, Kathryn Newton and Lucas Hedges.

Ben Is Back follows a charming but troubled young man played by Lucas Hedges who returns home to his unsuspecting family on Christmas Eve. His wary mother welcomes her beloved son’s return, but soon learns that he is still very much in harm’s way.

Vance will play the husband to Roberts’ character and stepfather to Lucas Hedges’ character. His philosophy on how to handle her son’s return puts him at direct odds with his wife.

Ben Is Back is currently filming in New York and is being helmed by Peter Hedges.